Located at the junction of the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire, it is a forest with dense foliage. Humans are rare here, and ferocious beasts often appear. Therefore, even experienced hunters from the villages near the forest will not come here specifically to hunt.

In an open space in the hinterland of the forest, Shiraishi was standing here, looking around to make sure no one was staring at him. Then he slowly began to form seals, and then quickly slapped his palms to the ground.

"Psychic art!"

Following a sound, a burst of thick white smoke passed by, and a slug the size of a human palm appeared on the ground. The surface of its body showed blue and white colors. The moment it was summoned by the psychic, the slug's head

The two tentacles on it moved slightly, as if they were adapting to the outside air with extremely thin natural energy concentration.

"It's been a while, I haven't seen you for a while. I'm sorry to disturb you at this time."

Shiraishi lowered his head, smiled and said hello to the live snake.

"Well, yes, Mr. Shiraishi, we have indeed been missing for a while... Summoning me at this time, or summoning such a small individual, do you have anything to ask me?"

The living beast seemed to have penetrated Baishi's thoughts and asked directly.

If it's for fighting, you shouldn't just summon such small individuals.

With the strength of the senjutsu chakra that Shiraishi mastered at the moment, he could channel at least half of his body when he used all his strength to use the psychic technique.

From a human perspective, this is a very remarkable thing. After all, its body and energy have surpassed the common sense that humans can recognize.

If it were another human contractor, summoning one-tenth of its body would already be the limit.

"I really can't hide anything from you." Bai Shi continued to smile. Not long after the smile on his face disappeared, he said: "Next, I want to go to Longdi Cave, but I don't know where to go.

How to get there, I can only ask you to show me the way."

"Ryuchi Cave? In other words, has the cooperation agreement between Lord Shiraishi and Yuyin Village collapsed this time?"

Shiraishi's plan to deal with Miaomu Mountain is known to the living beast.

Rather, it expected this kind of thing to happen when Shiraishi got the coordinates to Mt. Myoboku from it.

From its point of view, there is indeed something wrong with Myobokuyama's stance, as it suddenly changed its previous neutralist behavior.

Based on its understanding of Shiraishi, when it knows that Miaomu Mountain is targeting itself, it will definitely not sit there and wait for death, but will choose to take the initiative.

Although it is regrettable, the relationship between the Holy Land and the Holy Land is not particularly harmonious. Miaomu Mountain has made a choice, so naturally, it has to pay a due price for this choice. If the Great Toad Immortal really disappears because of this, it is nothing more than

It's just that there is one less old friend with whom we can communicate.

And it has met countless such old friends during its thousands of years of existence. The Great Toad Immortal is not the first, nor will he be the last.

Its relationship with the Great Toad Immortal seems to be a stranger even if it is said to be a friend; it seems to have some insignificant friendship even if it is said to be a stranger.

"Yes, the other party acted very cautiously. Therefore, the only choice left for me now is Longdi Cave."…

Shiraishi nodded and didn't hide anything.

If Nagato hadn't refused, he wouldn't have wanted to come to this point. But in order to deal with Mt. Myoboku, recruiting a strong support is a necessary preparation. If only the Demon Country family comes to deal with Mt. Myoboku, the risk is too great.

"Are we going to reach this point in the end? Compared with cooperating with humans, I don't recommend Master Baishi to go to Ryudi Cave to find the White Snake Immortal."

The living beetle said softly and waxily.

She remained neutral towards the Great Toad Immortal, but when it came to the White Snake Immortal, her tone revealed some dissatisfaction, or disgust.

"Why, are you and the White Snake Immortal having a festival?"

Shiraishi asked.

"It's not a holiday, it's just that we, as leaders of the Third Generation Holy Land, have had wars more than once. But it is a war, but in essence it is just that we were provoked by the White Snake Immortal and had to respond. The one we are in

In this era, there are very few creatures that can use chakra, let alone freely use senjutsu. Therefore, Gamamaru and I, who are based in the field of senjutsu, have been worried by the White Snake Sage."

When the living beetle recounted the past, there was still a hint of unhappiness in his tone.

Obviously those days were not very wonderful for him.

"In order to compete for the so-called strongest reputation, White Snake Sennin challenged Gamamaru and I. But I felt that this kind of thing was too troublesome and the fight would definitely be endless, so I chose to hide from the world and refused this challenge.

"

Shiraishi nodded slightly.

Most of Huo Li's abilities are based on medical magic. Just like him, he is not very good at fighting.

Moreover, with his indifferent nature, it was expected that he would refuse the challenge from the White Snake Immortal.

But his intuition told him that this matter was probably not over yet.

If the immortal's obsession arises, it will be more terrifying than that of a human being.

Especially this kind of creature that transcends common sense. Not only does its own energy exceed that of a single tailed beast, but it can also use a variety of magical techniques. If it fights, it can be described as earth shattering.

"Because of refusing the challenge, the White Snake Immortal felt that his self-esteem was insulted, so he sent his subordinates to constantly harass the wet bone forest where I live, and let them spray corrosive venom everywhere in the wet bone forest, polluting the land of the wet bone forest.

It took me a lot of effort to reawaken the vitality of the earth... In order to prevent this from happening again, I had to agree to the challenge of the White Snake Immortal."

"What was the result? Which one of you won?"

"In that battle, neither of us could do anything to the other. Although White Snake Immortal's magic was very strong, my endurance was superior, so it ended in a draw."

The living beetle recalled the past events as if they were vividly in his mind.

"What happened next? Did the White Snake Immortal just give up?"

"Of course not, but it never came to fight me again. Because I heard that after it challenged me, it also challenged Gamamaru, but was slightly inferior in strength and was defeated by Gamamaru.

It seemed unwilling to accept it. After the first failure, it challenged Gamamaru several times, but it was said that each time it was just one move away... After that, I never heard of it.

News of his birth. However, the relationship between Miaomu Mountain and Ryūchi Cave also deteriorated. In the following years, there were many wars.”…

"I didn't expect that Miaomu Mountain and Ryūchi Cave would become enemies in this way."

Shiraishi sighed in an unexpected tone.

"Yeah, but I'm not surprised at all that this happened. Among the three of us, the White Snake Immortal is the one who is most obsessed with power. Therefore, it cannot tolerate the existence of 'failure' in its life.

Words. Once you are obsessed with them, it is a very troublesome thing."

Although the White Snake Immortal, as an immortal, is not as complex and diverse as human beings in the pursuit of desires, as an immortal, it is not without desires and desires - strength and victory are the paths it pursues.

It would be okay if the White Snake Immortal won the battle with the Big Toad Immortal, but once it tastes defeat, it will easily arouse the endless desire to win in its heart. As long as it does not defeat the Big Toad for a day

If the immortal is an old enemy, then its inner desire to win will not disappear in one day, but will become more extreme as time goes by.

Baishi felt slightly happy after learning this important information.

Because only such immortals with strong desires can win over.

Although he has not yet met the White Snake Immortal, what Huo Li said has undoubtedly increased Baishi's inner confidence in persuading the White Snake Immortal.

"If Mr. Shiraishi wants to go to Ryūchi Cave, you should be careful. Humans who have visited Ryūchi Cave in the past have basically never returned. For the psychic beasts there, humans are both contractors and blood food."

The living beetle continued to tell the story about Longdi Cave.

In its view, only humans who are extremely thirsty for power will seek the contract of Longdi Cave.

It is by no means a good place for humans.

"Don't worry, although I'm not good at fighting, I still have some confidence in self-protection."

"As long as Mr. Shiraishi is aware of it, then let me lead the way..."

Before the beast finished speaking, the sound of people walking could be heard from the bushes nearby.

The figure walking out of the bushes was none other than Liuli. As soon as she came over, she asked Baishi:

"Why did you call me here specifically? Have you reached an agreement with Yuyin Village?"

Shiraishi turned around, spread his hands helplessly and said, "The talks have broken down. Nagato has more worries than we do, so it's a bit unrealistic for him to agree."

"Then the current situation is..."

Liuli looked at the live snake next to Baishi.

"Adopt the alternative plan and pull Longdi Cave into the game."

Shiraishi answered this way.

"That means we are going to Ryūchi Cave now, right?"

"Yeah, but it's not that simple to convince the White Snake Immortal. There might be a battle by then, so I want you to come with me, so it's safer."

"Okay, it just so happens that I also want to experience the magic of Longdi Cave."

Liuli readily agreed.

Shiraishi knelt down and placed the palm-sized live snake clone on his shoulder.

"Lily, you will show the way next."

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One day later.

Following the directions given by the living beetle, Baishi and Liuli finally arrived at the border area of ​​Longdi Cave.

Although it is a border area, the land here is undoubtedly governed by the snakes in Yongdi Cave.…

In the white mist, dark rocky mountains and huge dead trees eaten away by insects and ants can be seen everywhere. The scenery is desolate, like a barren land that brings death and despair.
To be continued...